Accessibility Statement

Finchingfield.info is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Finchingfield.info is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

Lighthouse Accessibility Audit Results

Our website has been tested using Google's Lighthouse accessibility audit tool, achieving a perfect score of 100/100 🏆.

Audit Summary

  • 19 Passing Audits - All automated accessibility checks passed
  • 0 Failing Audits - Zero accessibility violations detected
  • Last Tested: October 27, 2025
  • Testing Tool: Lighthouse 12.8.2 with axe-core 4.11.0

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to ensure accessibility:

Keyboard Navigation

  • Skip to Main Content: Press Tab on any page to reveal a "Skip to main content" link that allows keyboard users to bypass navigation
  • Focus Indicators: Clear blue outlines appear around all interactive elements when navigating with the keyboard
  • Logical Tab Order: All interactive elements can be accessed in a logical sequence using the Tab key

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, landmarks, and semantic elements
  • Alt Text: All images include descriptive alternative text
  • ARIA Labels: Interactive elements have appropriate ARIA labels where needed
  • Language Declaration: Pages declare language (en-GB) for proper pronunciation

Visual Accessibility

  • Color Contrast: All text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements (minimum 4.5:1 ratio)
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • No Color-Only Information: Information is not conveyed by color alone
  • Zoom Support: Pages can be magnified without breaking layout

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Finchingfield.info relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (minimal, progressively enhanced)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Assessment Approach

Finchingfield.info assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation: Internal review of WCAG 2.1 criteria
  • Automated Testing: Google Lighthouse accessibility audit
  • Keyboard Testing: Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Code Review: Technical code review for accessibility best practices

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Finchingfield.info. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Finchingfield.info is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) with Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech) with Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
  • VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
  • TalkBack with Chrome on Android
  • Keyboard-only navigation on all modern browsers

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Finchingfield.info, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions:

  • External Links: Some external links may lead to websites that are not under our control and may not meet the same accessibility standards. We have indicated external links with appropriate attributes.
  • Embedded Content: Some embedded third-party content (such as maps or social media) may have their own accessibility considerations.